Pioli says Chiefs can turn around after 0-2 start

[ShowtimeSBMVP]

Pioli says Chiefs can turn around after 0-2 start
By ADAM TEICHER
The Kansas City Star




Like seemingly much of Kansas City, general manager Scott Pioli is more than a little stunned by the Chiefs’ 0-2 start.

But Pioli said Tuesday that his confidence in the Chiefs is not shaken and he remains convinced the Chiefs can still make something of their season.

“If any one of us knew what the answer was, we wouldn’t be sitting where we’re sitting right now,” Pioli said. “But I also don’t think it’s the end of the world. We have 14 games left. We’re certainly digging a hole but it’s not something we can’t get out of. Everyone within the organization is disappointed in the results so far. We’re all surprised because I don’t think any one of us went into the season thinking we would be 0-2. I don’t think any of us anticipated that.

“(He expects the Chiefs) to improve, get better and start winning some games in whatever order that is. Those are my expectations, but I want to be clear those are mine and our expectations. I think those are the players’ expectations, the coaching staff, the fan base. Our expectations at the beginning of this year were that we were going to be winning games. Right now, we haven’t done that. (But) we’re two games into a 16-game season.”

The Chiefs are one of six 0-2 teams in the NFL, but they weren’t close to winning either game. Their scoring differential of minus-34 points is second-worst in the league behind only Tennessee.

As the general manager, Pioli built the roster. Asked whether he was guilty of overestimating the abilities of some of the Chiefs’ players, Pioli said, “We think the roster is good enough. I think it is. Now it comes down to executing. We improved this team through free agency and did quite a bit of spending to improve this team whether it was contract extensions or the signing of other players. Time will tell if it was enough. I think it was.”

Regarding their spending, figures supplied by the NFL Players Association showed the Chiefs to have more than $26 million in available room under the league’s salary cap. Pioli said he didn’t regret not using more of that available cap space when the Chiefs built their roster.

“I think there are things we did do that helped this football team,” Pioli said. “I also know for a fact that this year alone we’re spending over $141 million in cash this year. That’s more than $20 million over the cap.

“It’s been proven time and time again that there’s not a direct correlation between spending cap dollars and winning. There’s not.”

Pioli said the Chiefs would need to allocate some of their available 2012 salary cap space toward the 2013 cap. He didn’t provide 2013 cap figures, but his comments indicate the Chiefs might otherwise be snug against the cap next season.

“We had better have cap room this year to roll over for next year to make sure we’re (in good shape),” Pioli said. “(Using available salary cap space) is not a year-by-year, fly-by-the-seat-of-your-pants thing.

Pioli during the offseason also hired Romeo Crennel as head coach, promoting him from defensive coordinator. Crennel finished last season as the interim coach. The Chiefs went 2-1 in those games and fell just short of making the playoffs and completing a dramatic turnaround.

Crennel remains the defensive coordinator this season as well. But the poor play of the Chiefs’ defense is a big reason for the 0-2 start. They have allowed 75 points, which is tied for worst in the league.

Asked whether Crennel was the right coach to direct the Chiefs out of their hole, Pioli said, “Absolutely he is. I think he’s doing a good job. I really do.”

Read more here: http://www.kansascity.com/2012/09/18...#storylink=cpy

[htismaqe]

Originally Posted by KC_Lee

Or we trade down, pick up an extra 3rd and trade that pick and a 5th to NE for Mallet.

QUIT!!!

[The Franchise]

If Bowe is gone next year and Cassel/Pioli are still on this team......I'm done.

[KC_Lee]

Originally Posted by htismaqe

QUIT!!!

Yeah, I know, that's the third time I have posted that scenario.

It's my biggest fear though.

[Black Bob]

Originally Posted by Sorter

BlackBob, I thought we only ran a 3-3-5?


Additionally, the 2-3-6 is a great package if you have 3 competent safeties and can get a pass rush from your 2 down lineman and your 2 OLBs.

If Lewis, Menzie, and Bailey were healthy, then this D would look a lot better IMO.

Poe would need to pick his play up, but having Bailey instead of what we have now would help. Granted, this defense would still be ****ed overall because they're on the field the entire ****ing game.

Yes, we need to go back to Romeo's standard 3-3-5 or 4-2-5 nickel package that he has used the past. We have given up one TD out of the 3-3-5Nickel this year and the rest out of that stupid 2-3-6 defense. Again, it's a 3-3-5 NICKEL package and not a 3-3-5 STAR package. PFF only counts the star package.

Bailey has sucked this year. He's not even the #2 DE. He sucked before his injury. He sucked in training camp. He sucked in the preseason. Please stop talking about Bailey. If you don't believe me, google it because the Star and several others talked about his struggles. Personally, I think he got a big head.

The whole entire pupose of that formation is to get Poe one on one and Berry in the box. It has failed horribly.

I gave a long post about this again in another thread this morning.

http://www.chiefsplanet.com/BB/showt...=263929&page=4

Originally Posted by Pestilence

If Bowe is gone next year and Cassel/Pioli are still on this team......I'm done.

That's probably the most likely scenario and I bet you won't be done. Stop being so dramatic.

[Black Bob]

Originally Posted by Setsuna

Just stop. No one wants to see your little bitchfest again. We all know BB is a tard.

I would... she's pretty funny when she's bitchy.

[ShowtimeSBMVP]

Comment From shakatak
Do you think Clark Hunt will ax Pioli if the Chiefs go, say, 4-12 this year or are we stuck with him for awhile?


Kent Babb: I think you're stuck with him for a while. The bottom line of this thing is that Pioli makes the Hunt family a lot of money. I mean, a lot. And the Hunts look at this not just from a team loyalty standpoint but also as a company. That's understandable, because it's true. But, man, Pioli knows have to save/make money, and that gives him a cushion. Plus, Clark wants people to hang around for a long time. That doesn't make it right, in this case.

[O.city]

I get the continuity thing. Makes sense and the NFL is a business.


But FFS, how much more money would you make if you, you know, took a risk and paid out salaries, drafted a first round qb and won a SB?

[Rausch]

Originally Posted by whoman69

That we don't look like shit is not showing improvement.

I think it would be a huge improvement. Probably means we'd be competitive in games instead of getting bulldozed over and then drug for miles underneath...

[Sweet Daddy Hate]

Originally Posted by ChiefsandO'sfan

Comment From shakatak
Do you think Clark Hunt will ax Pioli if the Chiefs go, say, 4-12 this year or are we stuck with him for awhile?


Kent Babb: I think you're stuck with him for a while. The bottom line of this thing is that Pioli makes the Hunt family a lot of money. I mean, a lot. And the Hunts look at this not just from a team loyalty standpoint but also as a company. That's understandable, because it's true. But, man, Pioli knows have to save/make money, and that gives him a cushion. Plus, Clark wants people to hang around for a long time. That doesn't make it right, in this case.

BOO! SUCK!

[bevischief]

Off with the management's head.

[The Franchise]

Originally Posted by BlackBob

That's probably the most likely scenario and I bet you won't be done. Stop being so dramatic.

Go **** yourself, dipshit.

[Sweet Daddy Hate]

Originally Posted by Pestilence

Go **** yourself, dipshit.

I like the Black Bob FAIL chart.

[Tribal Warfare]

Originally Posted by ChiefsandO'sfan

Comment From shakatak
Do you think Clark Hunt will ax Pioli if the Chiefs go, say, 4-12 this year or are we stuck with him for awhile?


Kent Babb: I think you're stuck with him for a while. The bottom line of this thing is that Pioli makes the Hunt family a lot of money. I mean, a lot. And the Hunts look at this not just from a team loyalty standpoint but also as a company. That's understandable, because it's true. But, man, Pioli knows have to save/make money, and that gives him a cushion. Plus, Clark wants people to hang around for a long time. That doesn't make it right, in this case.

if KC has a losing season and I'm mean losing 10 straight off the bat, that statement won't hold true. Babb's jumping the shark there.

[Black Bob]

Originally Posted by DarthCarlSatan

I like the Black Bob FAIL chart.

Me too.

[PRIEST]

Originally Posted by DarthCarlSatan

BOO! SUCK!

This